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Minute-by-minute live updates from Cork v Clare and Limerick v Tipperary in the Munster SHC

We'll also keep you posted on events in TUS Gaelic Grounds between Limerick and Tipperary

<p>John Hetherton of Dublin in action against Kilkenny players Mikey Carey, right, and Paddy Deegan. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile</p>

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As it happened: Kilkenny out of championship and Offaly reach quarters, Tyrone edge Roscommon in All-Ireland SFC

<p>Davy Fitzgerald has callled time on his time wit the Saffrons. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile</p>

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Breaking: Davy Fitzgerald steps down as Antrim boss

Bride, groom and wedding guests making a toast

people

Dear Dáithí: What’s the earliest acceptable time to leave a friend's wedding?

By-election: The talk about Gerry Hutch will subside. At least until the next election

politics

By-election: The talk about Gerry Hutch will subside. At least until the next election

18th century North Cork property offers a new ‘manor’ of country living for €2.4m

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18th century North Cork property offers a new ‘manor’ of country living for €2.4m

Eamonn Fitzmaurice

Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Battle of Killarney poses Jack O'Connor one of his biggest ever tests

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columnists

Esther McCarthy: Is the world ready for the Cork version of the trad wife movement?

Ryan McHugh after the game 23/5/2026

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Anxious wait for Kerry and Donegal as CCCC look set to review Fitzgerald Stadium fracas

By-elections 2026

Following the count live

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News

Galway West by-election

Live updates: Noel Thomas says he may be 'in trouble' in race with Seán Kyne for Galway West seat

After Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats was elected in the Dublin Central by-election, there is only the seat in Galway West left to fill

West Cork 'spoiled for choice' when it comes to festivals, with events taking place all year, council told

West Cork 'spoiled for choice' when it comes to festivals, with events taking place all year, council told

Who is Daniel Ennis? All you need to know about Dublin's newest TD

'The hard work has paid off,' Social Democrats’ Daniel Ennis elected in Dublin Central

'The hard work has paid off,' Social Democrats’ Daniel Ennis elected in Dublin Central

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Tommy O'Brien, Jamison Gibson-Park, Harry Byrne during a water break 23/5/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Leinster didn't know what hit them in Bilbao blitz

Overall it proved a thoroughly demoralising weekend of action from an Irish perspective.

Leinster v Union Bordeaux Bégles - Investec Champions Cup Final

Leinster's Tommy O'Brien learning just how hard it is to win a Champions Cup

Constitution River new Derby favourite after market move - but Aidan O'Brien unsure if Epsom's the plan

Constitution River new Derby favourite after market move - but Aidan O'Brien unsure if Epsom's the plan

Clare overpower Cork in Munster B decider

Clare overpower Cork in Munster B decider

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Ian Flanagan 30/7/2023

S Munster chief Ian Flanagan: 'I'm sorry. This situation won't arise again on my watch'

Exclusive: Munster Rugby's chief executive is speaking for the first time since his organisation was plunged into controversy during the abandoned appointment of Roger Randle

Suzanne Harrington: From cycling to giving up meat, why do sustainable choices invite such rage?

Suzanne Harrington: From cycling to giving up meat, why do sustainable choices invite such rage?

‘All will be well’: Ellen Cassidy remembered ahead of Cork City Marathon tribute

‘All will be well’: Ellen Cassidy remembered ahead of Cork City Marathon tribute

Five things we learned from canvassing with Galway West by-election candidates

Five things we learned from canvassing with Galway West by-election candidates

Regular Columnists

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Colin Sheridan: Harm caused by reality TV is increasingly hard to ignore

Shona Murray: EU must hold Israel lawmakers to collective responsibility

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: Outdated social welfare rules keep working poor stuck in a poverty rut

David O'Mahony: Tracing family history requires a stubborn streak

Lifestyle

K Club Hotel

S Hotel review: A glam new restaurant and spa upgrade enhance this former Ryder Cup resort

The 2006 Ryder Cup took place at the K Club in Co Kildare, making it a great getaway for golfers

Sun shines in Schull as Fastnet Film Festival brings star power to West Cork

Sun shines in Schull as Fastnet Film Festival brings star power to West Cork

Closing Ceremony - The 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival

Child abuse drama 'Fjord' takes top prize at Cannes film festival

I never set out to be a writer, but researching my great-grandparents led to this book

I never set out to be a writer, but researching my great-grandparents led to this book

Viewpoints

PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-GAZA-CONFLICT

In the Occupied West Bank, I witnessed apartheid

Smaller than Co Galway, the occupied West Bank has over 900 military checkpoints, roadblocks, and barriers

Yves Sakila protest

Emer O'Neill: I was born here. I represented Ireland — when will I be Irish enough for the racists?

Reese Witherspoon

Joyce Fegan: Even girl bosses Reese Witherspoon and Mel Robbins can't convince women we need AI

Anti-Trump protesters rally outside CBS Late Show Studio over Colbert Firing

Marion McKeone: By getting him fired, Trump has unwittingly cemented Stephen Colbert’s stature as a cultural icon

Property

€425,000 Garryvoe home ready to provide another family a lifetime of seaside joy

€425,000 Garryvoe home ready to provide another family a lifetime of seaside joy

Garryvoe home could be ideal as a holiday home or equally suit as a full-time residence

€550,000 West Cork home brings seaside living to its limits

€550,000 West Cork home brings seaside living to its limits

€1.25m golf course-adjacent four-bed Monkstown home offers unparalleled calm and serenity

€1.25m golf course-adjacent four-bed Monkstown home offers unparalleled calm and serenity

Peter Dowdall: It's show time as Bloom festival gets set to mark 20th birthday

Peter Dowdall: It's show time as Bloom festival gets set to mark 20th birthday

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Clare v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

S Anthony Daly: Risk gone from Cork-Clare but subplots can ignite freedom fight

The natural assumption now is that Cork-Clare will be a watered-down match but I honestly don’t think so. If anything, it could be the opposite.

Leo Cullen 22/5/2026

S Donal Lenihan in Bilbao: Something tells me that Leinster's time has arrived

Offaly v Dublin - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1

S Christy O'Connor: Liam Rushe can complete one GAA's most sensational comebacks

Restaurant review: Aniar's 24 courses of theatrics should be on your bucket list

S Restaurant review: Aniar's 24 courses of theatrics should be on your bucket list

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Calls for domestic violence register after latest Paul Moody conviction

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Calls for domestic violence register after latest Paul Moody conviction

This week, the podcast explores renewed calls for stronger monitoring of repeat domestic abuse offenders following several high-profile cases

Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The year of care campaign, with Aolish Gormley

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The year of care campaign, with Aolish Gormley

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Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

Jordan completed the Cork event without his brother, as he bowed out earlier due to an injury

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

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Mekitarian takes on new director role with Amcor

Mekitarian takes on new director role with Amcor

Amcor has invested €10m in its agri packaging line, which also manufactures Visqueen silage covers

Irish university wins European award for food waste reduction technology

Irish university wins European award for food waste reduction technology

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ACRES decision letters to be issued over the coming days

Calculating home finances!

Deadline for exemption from residential zoned land tax is May 23

World

Iran War

Details emerge of potential Iran deal as US claims progress

The US is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press.

Trump New York

Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ but Rubio urges caution

Australia Shark Attack

Fisherman mauled on Great Barrier Reef in second fatal shark attack in a week

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US sanctions on members of international criminal court 'thuggish' and 'bullying'

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Coillte takes biodiversity lead with 'Forests for Nature' strategy

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